Facility Project Manager presso City of Atlanta

Salary Range: $54,525.35 - $68,156.41 annually

Posting open until 10/30/2025

General Description and Classification Standards

Organizes, monitors, and supervises facility maintenance operations. Performs a variety of technical skilled and unskilled tasks relative to facility maintenance. Provides additional technical assistance to the facilities as needed. This is full-time supervisory work over a small, permanently assigned work group. Group may be technical, administrative, or construction/maintenance. Supervision would typically be over a group of employees in the same vocational or professional discipline. Positions at this level are characterized by supervising a small group with the supervisor providing some direct work. CLASSIFICATION NOTE: This is not a foreman or lead worker. Position should have full supervisory authority.

Supervision Received

Normally receives guidance regarding group objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc., but is free to set work methods and individual assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance. 
• Establishes schedules and plans for providing facility maintenance services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly. 
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. 
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; prepares cost estimates; submits justifications for equipment; monitors budget expenditures. 
• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary; prepares documents for equipment procurement; prepares specifications and contracts for contract services. 
• Trains or coordinates training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques. 
• Develops and organizes preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment. 
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Maintains formal supervisory authority over work group.
• Initiates and develops project plans and schedules, assigns and prioritizes work, conducts progress meetings, collaborates efforts with other departments on major projects, assists with negotiations of contracts, change orders or amendments, reviews the work of consultants, tracks the progress of construction work, and other assigned duties.
• Ensures all DOA facilities are in good operating condition regarding all building systems including life safety systems and to ensure the health of the facility is above safety standards for its occupants.
• Reviews and approves various work authorization for projects and invoice.
• Responds to all airport emergency that impacts airport facilities negatively.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance, repair, and construction program. 
• Knowledge of materials, methods, terminology, equipment, and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work. 
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. 
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. 
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials used in facility maintenance activities. 
• Knowledge of construction and project management principles. 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management. 
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules. 
• Skill in planning, scheduling, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others. 
• Skill in training others in work procedures. 
• Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate written and computerized records and reports pertaining to the work. 
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans, maps, and specifications and manuals. 
• Skill in operating and maintaining equipment and tools used in facilitating maintenance and custodial work. 
• Skill in identifying and implementing effective courses of action to complete assigned work. 
• Skill in coordinating crew assignments with those of other divisions, departments, and agencies. 
• Skill in estimating labor, material, and equipment needs. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. 
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, and specifications. 
• Ability to organize, implement, and direct facility maintenance operations and activities. 
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. 
• Ability to interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures. 
• Ability to develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment. 
• Ability to perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment. 
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public. 
• Ability to develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations. 
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field; and two (2) years of work experience in responsible facility maintenance or similar assigned role.

Licensures and Certifications

Valid State Issued Driver’s License is required.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field; and four (4) years of work experience in responsible facility maintenance or similar assigned role.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.